SPONGIO-PILINE
\spˈʌnd͡ʒɪˌə͡ʊpˈɪliːn], \spˈʌndʒɪˌəʊpˈɪliːn], \s_p_ˈʌ_n_dʒ_ɪ__ˌəʊ_p_ˈɪ_l_iː_n]\
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A fabric, composed of sponge and wool, felted together in three layers, and coated, on one of its surfaces, with caoutchouc, which renders it impermeable. It is of great service as a cataplasm, fomentation, vehicle for lotions, liniments, &c.
By Robley Dunglison
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